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French Funerals and Cremations - Wyoming Blvd. Chapel
We offer our services with confidence. Our primary desire is to serve and care for you according to your wishes and needs. Dealing with death can be the most difficult experience in one's life. Since 1907, we have been serving families at their time of need and have through our long experience learned how to most effectively help those we serve. French Funeral Cremations is proud to remain an independent, locally owned and operated family business. We are accountable to you, not to stockholders. We respect your right to choose without undo influence. You can expect no pressure from our kind, compassionate funeral directors and staff.
Our Obituaries
Timothy D. Sims, (Ret.) USAF
February 8, 2012
SIMS - Lt. Col. Timothy D. Sims (Ret) USAF, age 58, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Albuquerque. Tim is survived by his sons, Brandon Sims and his wife, Nelleka, Ryan Sims, and Logan Sims; and their mother, Sharron Sims; brother, Ron Sims; and sister, Holly Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Dorothy Sims. Tim was born November 5, 1953 in Wiesbaden, Germany. ...
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Ann R. Kramer
February 7, 2012
KRAMER - Ann R. Kramer, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Born in New York City, she lived in New Jersey for many years. Since moving to Albuquerque in 1987, she was active in Annunciation Church Golden Agers, Women's Guild and a faithful attendee of the Thursday Morning Scripture Study Group. Ann volunteered at the Indian Pueblo Culture Center as a Docent and a Greeter. Ann...
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William Herman Cravey
February 6, 2012
CRAVEY - Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Crosswinds Community Church (formerly Northside Baptist Church), Hobbs, New Mexico, for William Herman Cravey. Visitation will be held 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Crosswinds Church. Mr. Cravey was 84 years old when he passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Paloma Landing Retirement Center in...
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Florence O. "GaGa" Kennedy
February 6, 2012
KENNEDY - Florence O. Kennedy (AKA "GaGa"), age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2012 after a short illness. She was born in Downers Grove, IL to her parents William James and Florence Maloney O'Niel on Sept 26, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kennedy, and her sons, Jay and Billy Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter, Muffin and husband John Menicucci,...
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Peter Van Buren Isburgh
February 4, 2012
ISBURGH - Peter Van Buren Isburgh was born August 29, 1930 in Albany, NY to Donald Isburgh and Helen Palmer Isburgh and died February 4, 2012. Growing up in New York and Maryland, he enjoyed competing in a variety of sports especially track and field events during the popular "Field Days." In 1948, Peter graduated from Williston Academy in Easthampton, MA and was described in his senior yearbook...
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Paul K. Montner, MD,MPH,MS
February 22, 1948 - February 4, 2012
MONTNER - Paul K. Montner, MD, MPH, MS, age 63 of Albuquerque, born February 22, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away February 4, 2012. Paul was a beloved father, son, and brother. He lived a successful professional and personal life, devoted to his family, especially his son, Marshall. He was an accomplished clinical, academic and research pulmonary physician. Paul also had an adventurous...
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Bruce Hanson Wheeler, USAF (Ret.)
February 3, 2012
WHEELER - Colonel Bruce Hanson Wheeler, USAF (Ret.) passed away on February 3, 2012. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1972. He was born on May 25, 1925 in Olamon Village, Township of Greenbush, Maine – the eldest son of Ernest D. and Helen H. Wheeler. He graduated with honors from Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, Maine and received a degree in Engineering Physics from the...
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Barbara Schafer
September 16, 1942 - February 3, 2012
Barbara Schafer passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 3, 2012. "Barb", as she was known by most, started her wonderful journey through life as the middle daughter of Travis and Helen Brem in Deming, New Mexico on September 16, 1942. In August of 1959, at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, William Schafer, and they spent the next 53 years together. Barb...
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Walter Kenneth Bernhardt
February 3, 2012
Age 88, resident of Albuquerque for the past few years and previously of Versailles, KY, died on February 3, 2012. A loving husband, father and father-in-law, Mr. Bernhardt is survived by four children, eleven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Bernhardt. A service will be held at French ~ Wyoming Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday,...
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William "Bill" Evanko
March 29, 1921 - February 3, 2012
Age 90, passed away in Albuquerque on Friday, February 3, 2012. We celebrate the good and long life of our father, William Evanko, born March 29, 1921, the second son of poor Ukrainian immigrants who came to America to give their children a better life. Our father lived outside of Philadelphia, PA during the Great Depression. He was a celebrated World War II veteran. We still have the bronze...
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Corey A. Tancik
April 5, 1956 - February 2, 2012
TANCIK - Corey Tancik passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 55. He was born on April 5, 1956, in Salt Lake City, UT and grew up in Boulder, CO. Corey graduated from Colorado State University in 1979 and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency and fellowship training at UNM in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He then...
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Donald R. Fisher
April 29, 1931 - February 2, 2012
Age 80, died on Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was born in West Reading, PA. on April 29, 1931 to Robert and Edith Fisher. He is survived by his wife Kay and stepson, Steve Huisenfeldt of Albuquerque. He attended high school in Middletown, PA. Following high school he accepted a Congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy, where he continued his successful pursuit of academics...
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Marie Louise Luna
February 2, 2012
LUNA - Marie Louise Luna, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. She is survived by husband of 58 years, Ralph Luna; children, Ralph Eugene Luna and Stephanie Luna Stephens; three grandchildren, Bryan Stephens, Megan Stephens, and Craig Stephens and wife Kate; three sisters, one brother; extended family members and friends. Marie was born on March 31, 1928 and...
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Greg Thompson
February 1, 2012
THOMPSON - Greg Thompson, age 70, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Albuquerque, after a long illness. Greg is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patricia; sons, Roger Garcia and Casey Thompson and his wife, Francine; grandchildren, Adalyn, Gage, Lola and Gianna; and sisters, Pat and Vicki. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Vada Thompson. He was born and raised in...
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Rose Patricia Brown
January 31, 2012
Rose Patricia Brown, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She is survived by her son, Michael Brown; daughter, Sandra Padilla and husband, Ray; granddaughters, Teresa Brown and Joslyn Casias; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Carlos Romero (Antonia), Josie Valles (Ray), John Romero (Margie), Ralph Romero (Georgia), Priscilla Martinez, Gloria Rosales (Tony), and...
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Cynthia Ann Clingenpeel
January 31, 2012
CLINGENPEEL - Cynthia Ann Clingenpeel, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie M Clingenpeel of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Ted Clingenpeel and family; sister, Gail Adams and husband, Rick; niece, Tammie Silva and her children, Vincent and Vanessa; nephew, Mark Clingenpeel and his son, Cruz; niece, Shannin Schmidt and husband...
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Howard Louis Husmer
April 17, 1917 - January 29, 2012
HUSMER, HOWARD LOUIS, age 94, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Elmcroft Senior Living, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he had resided and been well cared for these past two years. Howard is survived by his son – Dean Husmer of Albuquerque, his two daughters – Jill Richard and husband Ron of Atlanta, GA, Laurie Morris and husband Steve of Edwards, CO. He is also survived by eight...
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Victoria Carmel "Vicky" Gonzales
January 28, 2012
GONZALES - Vicky Gonzales passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the age of 66. She was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up in Santa Fe, NM. Her passion was her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret Gonzales; her brother, Eugene; beloved aunt, Christine Quintana; uncles, Alexis Gonzales and Alfonso...
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Raymond Ernest Hensley
January 27, 2012
HENSLEY - Raymond Ernest Hensley, age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 27, 2012 of a heart attack. He was a loving husband, father and friend and a man of great integrity. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hensley; son, Brandon Hensley and wife, Nova; daughter, Kristeena Romero; father, George Hensley; four grandchildren; and brother, Ronald Hensley. Raymond...
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Olin Oliver Shoaf
January 26, 2012
SHOAF - Olin Oliver Shoaf, age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. He is survived by his four children, Ed Shoaf, Linda Wagner and husband, David, Doug Shoaf and wife, Cynthia, and Elizabeth Hall and husband, Dan; five grandchildren, Valerie, Chris, Will, Robert and Scott; seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Fred K. Thomas; and other relatives...
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Lottie H. Olszewski
January 26, 2012
OLSZEWSKI - Lottie H. Olszewski, age 89, passed away January 26, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Anna Stovich; son, John Olszewski, Jr. and his wife, Melanie; daughter-in-law, Barbara Olszewski; grandchildren, Laura Giebel and her husband, Chris, Steven Olszewski and his wife, Magdalena, and Christi Olszewski; and great-grandson, Andrew Olszewski. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
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Nelda M. Tipps
January 25, 2012
TIPPS - Nelda M. Tipps, age 68, a resident of Moriarty, NM, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jerry B. Tipps of Moriarty, NM; and nephews, Joe, David and Richard Garney.
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Claire Rue Johnson
January 22, 2012
JOHNSON - Claire Rue Johnson, age 40, a resident of Baton Rouge since 1992, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Vance P. Gardner; daughter, Morgan Mercedes Gardner-Cowart and husband, Jesse; granddaughter, Delilah Cowart, all of Baton Rouge, LA; mother, Mary Spicher and husband, Russ of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Aaron Johnson and...
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Milford "Millie" Anne Wilson Hollis
January 22, 2012
HOLLIS - Milford Anne Wilson Hollis (Millie), age 83, of Albuquerque, NM, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Albuquerque. Millie was born July 20, 1928 in Memphis, TN to Redford Alexander Wilson, M.D. and Mildred Agnes Jenkins Wilson. Millie has one sister, Robbie Wilson Turpen (Mrs. James C. Turpen), of Gallup, NM. Born in Memphis, TN, Millie grew up in Tucson, AZ where she moved at the age of...
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Vernon H. Monteil
January 21, 2012
MONTEIL - Vernon H. Monteil, age 83, died January 21, 2012. He was the son of V. Henry Monteil and Lucille (Bourdon) Monteil and brother of James who died in childhood. Vern was born September 20, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Ellen; his four daughters, Sharon Vaughn, Jeanne Monteil-Anatra, Diane Monteil Salas and Canace Monteil; four...
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Daniel Sosa
January 20, 2012
Sosa - Daniel Sosa, 49, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 20, 2012. He is survived by wife of 27 years, Brenda Sosa; children, Antonia Sosa, Christopher Sosa and wife Memory, Matthew Sosa, Daniel Angel Sosa, and Isabella Sosa; grandchildren, David Sosa and Angelina Sosa; many brothers, sisters, extended family members, and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his son, Daniel...
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Clifton Elbert "Woody" Woodcock
February 9, 1919 - January 20, 2012
WOODCOCK, CLIFTON ELBERT (WOODY) ~ passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the age of 92. Woody is survived by his wife of 23 years, Dixie Tate Woodcock. He was preceded in death by Mary Eastman Woodcock, his wife of 45 years and the mother of his three children who survive him, Joe Woodcock and his wife Wanda, Virginia (Ginger) Aguilar and her husband James, and Susan Zurasky. He is also...
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George Frederick Beall
January 18, 2012
George Frederick Beall, age 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died January 18, 2012. He is survived by his spouse, Mary; children, Nancy Nickoley and husband Paul of Highlands Ranch, CO and their sons, Scott, Todd & Karl, Sandra Russell and husband Bill and son Aidan of Lenox, MA; brother, Charles Beall; and sister, Dorothy James of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43...
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Everett E. Ard
January 18, 2012
ARD - Everett E. Ard, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on January 18, 2012. Born in Joplin, MO in 1924, Everett served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Upon his return, he met, and later married his wife, Doris, in 1948. After graduating with a master's degree from the University of Michigan, he and Doris moved to Albuquerque in 1950, where he worked for Sandia...
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Trish "Patty" Patricia G. Rodgers
January 17, 2012
RODGERS - Trish "Patty" Patricia G. Rodgers, age 62, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She is survived by husband of 31 years, John M Rodgers; son, Taylor Curran Rodgers; daughter, Lauren Brooke Rodgers; granddaughter Hannah Anne; parents, John Patrick and Rita Curran; brother, Daniel Patrick Curran and wife, Kathy; sister, Kathleen Hendrix and husband,...
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Evelyn Bundy Hill
January 17, 2012
HILL - Evelyn Bundy Hill, age 93, passed away on January 17, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma from natural causes. Evelyn was an Albuquerque resident from 1978 to 2002. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Born March 6, 1918 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Evelyn was the eldest of the three daughters of Glenn and Ella Bundy. She was a National Honor Society graduate of Jefferson High School. ...
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Gladys Marie Knighton
January 13, 2012
KNIGHTON - Gladys Marie Knighton, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, born April 8, 1922 in Fargo, ND, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2012 after a long and full life. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Keith Knighton; and daughter, Kathy Wethington. She is survived by her daughter, Norma and husband, Steve Crossley; son, Keith and wife, Bobbie Knighton;...
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Donald O'Neal Sparks, Sr.
January 12, 2012
SPARKS - Donald O'Neal Sparks, Sr. was born in Gradyville, KY, April 14, 1932. He entered The Heavenly Kingdom of God on January 12, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Smalley Sparks; and their children and spouses: Allison Sparks Kozeliski and Thomas, Patricia Ann Sparks Perkal and Glenn, Donald O'Neal Sparks, Jr. and Elizabeth McKim, James "Scott" Sparks and Lexie, Linda...
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Paula Denise Bush
August 11, 1951 - January 11, 2012
Age 60, a resident of Edgewood, NM, transitioned from her physical body to Spirit on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, after receiving a beautiful blessing from Sister Mary Catherine at Presbyterian Hospital with immediate family at her side. Born in Anchorage, AK on August 11, 1951, Paula lived a blessed life, capturing each one's heart that she met. Her life was full of humor and love, and she had...
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Raymond Towers
January 11, 2012
Died peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2012, after a long illness. In life, Raymond was a man of many talents and accomplishments. His greatest joy was his five children. Raymond had a dynamic and storied life, filled with many adventures. He enjoyed literature, the outdoors, real estate and people. Raymond will be missed and remembered fondly by his family. In lieu of flowers, the family...
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Jacqulyn R. "Jackie" Budagher
January 10, 2012
BUDAGHER, Jacqulyn R. (Jackie) Budagher passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, George Budagher, Sr. She is survived by her three children, Lynnette Budagher, Sherry Miller and husband Chris, and George Budagher Jr.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was born in Hereford, TX and moved to New Mexico when...
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Marjorie Whitson
January 10, 2012
WHITSON - Marjorie Whitson was born January 31, 1921 in Cleveland, MT. She has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1950. She went to be with the Lord in her new home on January 10, 2012. Marjorie was a graduate of Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She married her husband Ralph in 1945 and moved to Albuquerque, NM to raise their family in...
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Ray Burrow
January 9, 2012
BURROW - Ray Burrow, age 85, resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born to Adda Ray Husky and John David Burrow in Texhoma, OK on August 16, 1926. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 59 years, Eleanor Ruth Smigelow Burrow. He graduated from Keyes High School, a town located in the panhandle of Oklahoma. After graduation, he joined the Navy....
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Betty Rogers
January 8, 2012
ROGERS - Betty Rogers, age 88, resident of Albuquerque since 1961, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Betty is survived by her children, Linda Chionchio (Guy), Gayle Bryant (Butch) and Dennis Rogers (Rita); grandchildren, Guy Chionchio III, Richard Chionchio, Scott Chionchio, David Ussery, Michelle Cruz, Brady Bryant, April Hoffman and Randall Rogers; 13 great-grandchildren;...
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Ernie Robert Shoaf
January 18, 1930 - January 7, 2012
Ernie Robert Shoaf passed away on January 7, 2012, in Albuquerque, NM at 81 yrs. He was born in Carlton, CO on January 18, 1930, to Ernie Jacob and Leona (Thompson) Shoaf. Ernie grew up on a farm at Wiley, CO. After graduating from high school in Wiley, CO in 1948, he attended Otero JR College and graduated from Western State College. At college, he met and married the love of his life Beverly...
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Suellen Gornall
February 9, 1942 - January 7, 2012
GORNALL - Suellen Gornall, a resident of Placitas, NM, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She was born on February 9, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her husband, William Gornall; son, William Gornall, Jr. and wife, Stephanie Gornall and granddaughter, Beth Gornall; daughter, Lauren Saeger and husband, Jonathan Saeger; brother, Tim Bowden and wife, Diane Bowden. There will be no...
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Skyler Lee Burton
January 6, 2012
BURTON - Skyler Lee Burton, age 19, was born February 13, 1992 in Idaho Falls, ID, and passed away on January 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Verl & Vera Nielson and an Uncle DeVerl Nielson. He is survived by his parents, Nora Ann Lee and Gary Dee Burton of Grace, ID; a sister, Sierra Nicole Burton; Maternal Grandparents, Nelson & May Lee, Paternal Grandparents,...
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Dennis Manuel Arenas
January 6, 2012
ARENAS - Dennis Manuel Arenas, a former resident of Farmington, NM recently went home to be with his Savior Yeshua/Jesus, on Friday, January 6, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Arenas; two sisters, Theresa Padilla and husband Jerome and Margaret Keller and husband Glen; two brothers, Patrick Arenas and wife Nona and Bill Arenas and wife Sally. He was blessed with six beautiful...
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Robert Lee Gallegos
January 3, 2012
Gallegos, Robert Lee
Robert Gallegos, 64, died January 3rd, 2012 in Houston, TX with his wife, daughter and friends by his side. He was born July 1947 in Springer, NM to Natividad and Frances Gallegos. He grew up in Northern New Mexico until his family moved to Albuquerque in 1957. Robert Served in the Marine Corps and attended the University of New Mexico for History and Liberal Arts. He...
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Perseus Grace Young
January 2, 2012
YOUNG - Perseus Grace Young, infant daughter of Daryl and LaTosha Young, was called to be with the Lord on January 2, 2012. Although we did not have the opportunity to welcome her into life, we will love and cherish her forever. Perseus will live on in the hearts of her family through all eternity. She is survived by her parents, Daryl and LaTosha Young; brothers and sister, Marcus, lsaiah,...
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Joan Sakiestewa
January 1, 2012
SAKIESTEWA - Joan Sakiestewa, Lakota name: Luta Koyag Mani Win (Woman Who Walks Wearing Red),
age 73, died January 1, 2012 at the Lovelace Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1938 to Joseph and Clara Giago at Pierre, SD. Joan grew up on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. She attended Holy Rosary Boarding School through High School. Joan received her License to Practice Nursing...
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Herbert Coontz
December 31, 2011
COONTZ - Herbert Coontz, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died on December 31, 2011, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Colleen; son, Glenn and wife Jackie Coontz; and grandchildren, Casey Coontz, Kelly Alhona and her husband Derrick; two great grand children, Gabby and Faith Alhona. He is also survived by his brother, Rouford Coonts, Judy Coonts and...
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Jerome "Jerry" Brody
December 29, 2011
Jerry Brody passed away on December 29, 2011 at age 85. He was a long time resident of Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ and a more recent resident of Albuquerque, NM. Dear father of Richard (Cheryle, who was Jerry's special angel) and Robert (Jun), grandfather to A.J. and Eve, husband of Norma (nee Abrams) and brother of the late Allan, his twin. Jerry was a graduate of Temple University and...
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Raymond Marshall King
December 28, 2011
KING - Raymond Marshall King, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Zora King; one son, Kenny King and wife, Nancy of Pagosa Springs, CO. Ray is also survived by grandchildren, Susan, James, Ashley, Lindsey, Kelsey, Shelby, Clayton and Jesse King. Additional family members include, Robyn King and Sheila Wright. Ray was preceded in death...
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Cornelio R. Cabeza De Baca
December 27, 2011
CABEZA DE BACA - Cornelio R. Cabeza De Baca, "The wind beneath our wings," age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He joins Our Lord and his parents, Willie and Ruby, and brother, Estevan C. De Baca. He is survived by his spouse and partner of 50 years, Elsie; four children: son, Sam and spouse Johnna, daughter, Frances and spouse Tom, daughter, Cindy and spouse...
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Andrew Crittenton Stanphill, Jr.
December 26, 2011
STANPHILL - Andrew Crittenton Stanphill, Jr., a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Stanphill was born in Coffeyville, KS, September 7, 1925 the son of Maggie Flora Engler and Andrew C. Stanphill Sr. Mr. Stanphill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary. They were married in Oswego, KS on October 9, 1946 and moved to New...
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Josephine Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Sargent
December 25, 2011
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SARGENT - Josephine Elizabeth Sargent (AKA Betty Jo), died on Christmas Day. She was the daughter of Josephine A. Sargent and Arthur O. Sargent. Born April 18, 1926 at Deaconess Hospital in Wenatchee, WA, and died December 25, 2011, in Albuquerque, NM. Betty Jo's parents have preceded her in death. She has three living first cousins, Suzanne Hart of Palo Alto, CA, Patty...
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Benjamin "Ben" Campbell Raybould
December 25, 2011
Benjamin "Ben" Campbell Raybould, born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1922, to Jane Treasure Thomas and William Arthur Raybould. He was the youngest of 4 children, William, Harry, Elizabeth and Ben. Ben graduated from Pottsville High School in 1940. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was part of the commissioning crew of the aircraft carrier USS...
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Charlene Mahon
December 25, 2011
Charlene Mahon went to be with the Lord she loved and had so faithfully served on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011. At the time of her passing, she was at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Rob, to whom she was married for 33 years. For all those years Charlene and Rob worked together with both the Navigators and on staff at Hoffmantown Church. ...
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Mary Ann Bolwahnn
December 24, 2011
Mary Ann Bolwahnn, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died December 24, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Fred L. Bolwahnn of the family home; seven daughters and two sons; Susan Baxter and husband Ed (Albuquerque, NM), Mary Wesling and husband John (Napa, CA), Lisa Norton and husband Charles (Artesia, NM), Joanna Oliver and husband Doug (Albuquerque, NM), Paul Hill and wife Lina ...
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Roy E. "Red" Hollenbach
December 24, 2011
Roy E. "Red" Hollenbach, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, passed away December 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean, and his daughter, Jeri Sue Bauman. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean Stebner Hollenbach; his brother, George Hollenbach of Arcadia, CA; his sisters, Virginia Barta of Fort Mohave, AZ and Betty Lozano and husband Trinny of Killeen, TX;...
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Elena J. Lu
December 23, 2011
LU - Elena J. Lu passed away December 23, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Elena was born in Chungking, China on October 2, 1940. She grew up in Hualien, Taiwan and moved to the United States in 1967. She was the eldest daughter of Karl K. and Siyi K. Chen. She was married on December 21, 1968 to George S. Lu and was his beloved wife for 43 years. She was the cherished mother of Aldrinna and Anne;...
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Marcella (Marcie) Montgomery
December 23, 2011
MONTGOMERY, MARCELLA (MARCIE) Passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. She is survived by her sons, Michael Golden of Fox Island, WA, Timothy Golden and wife Christi of Athens, AL, Jaime Golden of Albuquerque, Gregg Golden and wife Dana of Albuquerque; grandchildren Ryan, Trent, Tori, Connor, Megan, Amber, Brittney, Kevin and additional family Mary Jury, Keri Golden and Brandon Barraza. She was...
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Grace Jean Montano
December 19, 2011
MONTANO - Grace Jean Montano, a resident of Corrales, passed away after a brave fight Monday, December 19, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Edward Montano; daughters, Adria Montano and companion Robert Garcia, and Anna Montano; grandchildren, Nikki, Nina, Gia, Bella, Carlos, and Michael; nephew, Manuel Contreras wife Valerie and their children; niece, Cisca Sanchez and companion Chuck...
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Eileen Mary (Flood) Stanton
December 18, 2011
STANTON - Eileen Mary (Flood) Stanton - Mother, Editor, Teacher, Humorist, Singer, Instrumentalist, and Author, died peacefully on December 18, 2011 in Albuquerque at the age of 81. Eileen was raised in West Virginia and moved to Albuquerque with her husband, Don Stanton in 1963. She was active in musical theater and church choirs, continuing to sing with her beloved choir at Church of the...
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James Newton Stovall
December 18, 2011
STOVALL - James Newton Stovall, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 following a three-month illness. He was born in Glade Spring, VA, to Jim Stovall Sr., Jo Stovall, who were farmers. He left school at a young age during the Great Depression to work on the family farm. Jim devoted his life to serving God, country and family. He was drafted into the Navy in the...
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James C Parrish
April 4, 1926 - December 17, 2011
James C. Parrish, a long time Albuquerque resident passed away at home on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born in Bennington, Oklahoma on April 4, 1926 and grew up in Bokchito, Oklahoma. In 1944 he entered the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific during World War II. In 1955 he moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico and began a career as a mathematician at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM....
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Ambrosio Aragon
December 15, 2011
ARAGON - Ambrosio Aragon, age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Las Vegas, NM. He is survived by his children, Margaret DeWitt and husband, Jeff, Gary Aragon and wife, Sharon, Sharon Muchmore, Gerald Aragon and wife Bonnie, Sylvia Lucero and husband, Joe, and Gilbert Aragon; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two brothers,...
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Marjorie Bailey Dralle
December 14, 2011
DRALLE - Marjorie Bailey Dralle, age 87, a 38 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Marge was born in Moffit, ND to Burns and Katherine Bailey. Her career spanned more than 30 years, working for the FAA, Ft. Bliss, and the Army Corps of Engineers in Albuquerque. She traveled extensively with her husband, family, and friends, and loved to garden. She is...
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Buford A. "Bud" Smith
December 12, 2011
SMITH - Buford A. "Bud" Smith, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 12, 2011. He is survived by his spouse Gloria; children, Shawn, Deidre and Jolene; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of Albuquerque; two brothers; two sisters; nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the Korean War. Mass will be celebrated Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:00...
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Terry Vearne Voss
December 11, 2011
VOSS - Terry Vearne Voss, age 63, a resident of Highland Meadows (near Laguna), passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Voss of Highland Meadows, NM; and brother, Gary Voss of Scottsdale, AZ. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Vearne Voss, mother, Bette J. Voss Fields, brother, Michael Voss, and step-father Darrel Fields. Terry proudly served his country...
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E. Virginia "Ginny" Conway
December 10, 2011
CONWAY - E. Virginia Conway "Ginny" also known as "Cookie", age 91, passed into the arms of our Lord at her home with family, close friends, and her sweet yorkie, Gracie at her side along with her angels at Heartland Hospice on Saturday, December 10, 2011. She was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1983 after moving from Frederick County, Maryland where she resided for 39 years. She was...
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Mary Katherine Walton
May 30, 1917 - December 10, 2011
Mary Katherine Walton, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Her passing came at home where she was surrounded by her loving family. "Granny Kate" was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who loved life, treasured her family, and always put the needs of others first. She was a true southern belle whose bright smile and laughter, combined with her...
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Jim Harlin
December 9, 2011
HARLIN - Jim Harlin, age 67, a resident of Gallup, NM, died Friday, December 9, 2011 in Albuquerque. He was born in Burbank, CA, son of John Ridge Harlin and Iva Lucille Leighty. Jim lived in Yuma, AZ until 1994 when he met and eventually married Mary Jane Milz. They moved to Gallup in 1997. Jim was not in Gallup long when he became aware of the hunger insecurity in McKinley County. The rest...
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Margie Lazar
December 9, 2011
Margie Lazar, born in 1915, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 9, 2011. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Allen, brothers Morris Berg, Manual Berg, Robert Berg, Clarice Ball, Harold Berg, and Jack Berg. She is survived by her sons Arthur (Olga Ascoli Safar), Norman (Betsy Vincent) and Robert Lazar (Barbara J. Lazar), and daughter Lisa Dennis ...
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Edward Charles Blanchard
December 9, 2011
Blanchard - Edward Charles Blanchard, Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Ret.), 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 9, 2011. He is survived by wife, Betty Blanchard; his granddaughters, Veronica Streeter (Byron) and Amber Duran: his sisters: Margaret Spittler (Herbert) and Patricia Waldron (John-Dec'd), Step-Daughters, Kathy Brown (Jim), Patty Burns (Jim), Jane Taylor (Tom), Mary Ann...
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Paul Sidney Shipley
December 8, 2011
SHIPLEY - Paul Sidney Shipley, age 97, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for the past five years, and long-time resident of Stamford, CT and El Paso, TX, passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2011, after a brief illness. Beloved husband, dad, and Grandad, he is survived by his son, Galen Pahl Shipley and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, also of Albuquerque; daughters Dale Lawrence and Candace...
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Mary F. Barela
December 7, 2011
BARELA - Mary F. Barela, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years and a former resident of Chimayo, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica C. Apodaca and husband, Lawrence; son, Jack A. Barela; granddaughter, Monique N. Apodaca, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Anthony Barela and wife Kim of Boulder, CO, Chris F. Barela and Gabby of Santa Fe;...
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Carl E. Granfors
December 5, 2011
GRANFORS - Carl E. Granfors, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Monday, December 5, 2011. He was born in Pontiac, MI on July 9, 1920. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vera; children, Melanie (James Ito), Carl and Stephanie; and grandchildren, January Newland, Autumn Waite (Joshua), and Cody G. Karr. During WWII, Carl served in the U.S. Army as a Major stationed in...
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Acacio "Casey" C. Trujillo, Jr.
December 4, 2011
TRUJILLO - Acacio "Casey" C. Trujillo, Jr., age 70, a resident of Elephant Butte, NM, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nadine Trujillo; daughters, Cathy Colvin and husband Brian, Denise Diaz and husband Angel, and Darlene Trujillo; grandchildren, Mariana Andersen Diaz, Catherine Diaz, Elena Diaz, and Luke Leffingwell. Casey was born in Sholle, NM. He...
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Floyd Elmer Sharp, Jr.
December 2, 2011
SHARP - Floyd Elmer Sharp, Jr., a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a short illness on December 2, 2011. He was a veteran who served in the U. S. Army and Air Force in India, China, and Germany. Upon separation from the military service, he transitioned to Federal civilian employment, working in the civilian personnel field in Germany, France, Nevada, California and Japan. ...
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David R. Sparks, Jr.
December 2, 2011
SPARKS - David R. Sparks, Jr., age 40, a resident of Albuquerque for 34 years, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 ending his 40 year struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is survived by his devoted mother, Deborah Buchhorn, sister, Candice Sparks of Albuquerque, NM; other family, friends and his nursing staff. Confined to a wheelchair most of his life, he was in no way debilitated. He...
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Vaun Barrows Atkins
December 2, 2011
ATKINS, VAUN BARROWS Long term resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vaun Atkins, 85, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; his daughters, Amy Atkins, Anita Prince and his son David Atkins; granddaughters, Heather Benson, Jeannette Baldinelli; and grandson, Sky Atkins and 5 great-grandchildren. Vaun was retired from Sandia National...
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Marian McClure
December 1, 2011
McCLURE - Marian McClure, born March 8, 1929 in York, Nebraska, daughter of Fred and Bertha Meyer, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Albuquerque. Marian enjoyed her years teaching in Europe and living among the local people while traveling in Spain, Italy, and Germany on weekends; and longer trips to Holland, England, Tangier, Portugal, France and West Berlin. Back in the states,...
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Nattie A. Fowler
December 1, 2011
FOWLER - Nattie A. Fowler, a resident of Albuquerque for 36 years, died Thursday, December 1, 2011. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey J. Fowler of Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Fowler. She worked as a Realtor for 27 years. Cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501...
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William M. "Crone" Shiver, Jr.
November 29, 2011
SHIVER - William M. "Crone" Shiver, Jr., age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Jill Shiver of Albuquerque, NM; sons, William Miles Shiver III and wife Janet, Jim Shiver and wife Charm, and Todd Shiver, all of Albuquerque; step-children, Rob Gott of Ft. Worth, TX, Niki Hawver of Alpharetta, GA, and Mark Gott of Veguita, NM; sister,...
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Randall Wayne Martin, USAF (Ret.)
November 28, 2011
MARTIN - Major Randall (Randy) Wayne Martin, USAF (Ret.), age 56, of Albuquerque, NM, died Monday November 28, 2011 after a courageous fight with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born April 26, 1955 in Laramie, WY to Roy and Carol Martin and grew up in Cheyenne. His father inspired him to earn his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from East High in 1973 and from the University of Wyoming in 1978. After...
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Lucille Corrine O'Canna
November 26, 2011
O'CANNA - Lucille Corrine O'Canna, beloved wife and mother, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Abel J. O'Canna; children, Gary and wife Myra O'Canna, Larry O'Canna, and Deborah and husband Scott Waldman; grandchildren, Glen and wife Lena O'Canna, Travis O'Canna, Randy O'Canna, Whitney...
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Madge Harrah
November 26, 2011
HARRAH - Madge Harrah, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011. Madge was born in Lamar, MO on May 11, 1931 to Lester and Blanche Fisher. Her mother taught art, English and music and her father taught English and math. They were creative people who encouraged Madge in all her endeavors. When Madge first started selling the books she'd written, her mother...
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James L."Jimmy" Wilkins
September 12, 1926 - November 25, 2011
WILKINS, JAMES, L. "JIMMY" Loving father, grandfather, husband and brother passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011 at the age of 85. He is survived by his children, Patrick Wilkins and wife Debbie and Stephen Wilkins and wife Jeanne and his four grandchildren, Justin, Shane, Claire and Grace who were the light of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Edna Newman and her husband Melvin of...
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Charles H. Brown
November 24, 2011
BROWN - Charles H. Brown, age 82, a thirty seven year resident of Albuquerque, passed away while spending the last 6 months of his life in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his sons Michael and wife Kim of Florida and Chris and wife Carolyn of Nashville; one granddaughter, Shelby of Florida. Charlie was born in Maquoketa, IA to Frederick F. and Viola G. Brown. As a young boy growing up, his family...
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Terry P. Farmer
November 23, 2011
FARMER, TERRY P. Age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Glen R. Farmer of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Lisa Farmer; sons, Robert, Stephen and wife Heidi, and Thomas; and grandchildren, Roxanne, Robert, Raychele, Haley, Ashley, Hanna, Aaron, Royce, Madison and Pami Jo. She was a longtime employee of Michaels Arts and Crafts....
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Helen G. Lenander
March 20, 1922 - November 22, 2011
LENANDER, HELEN G. Born March 20, 1922 in Davenport, Iowa, her Lord and Savior called her home on November 22, 2011. She is survived by her sister Maxine Richardson, of Juno Beach, Florida; son Dr. Harlan "Buzz" and wife Marie Lenander, Jr. of Albuquerque; daughter Margaret and husband Charley Greenhaw of Harrison, Arkansas; step-granddaughters Chery Bradley of Colorado, and Linda Corbett of...
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Harry Weinbaum
November 21, 2011
WEINBAUM - Harry Weinbaum, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his two daughters, Lauren Herman and husband, Fred and Andrea Thoman and husband, David; two grandchildren, David Herman and Seth Resnick; and brother, Charles Weinbaum. Harry is preceded in death by his wife, Phoebe. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 25, 2011 at...
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Laverne A. Miller
November 19, 2011
MILLER - Laverne A. Miller passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011, one day before his 84th birthday, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Nancy (Albright) Miller to whom he was married for 59 years. Born November 20, 1927 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Alton T. and Velva H. (Furhman) Miller. He graduated from Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades ...
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Haydee Georgina Herrera
November 18, 2011
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Haydee Georgina Herrera, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, November 18, 2011. She is survived by daughter, Marcia Yoos and husband Mark, son, Miguel Herrera and wife Zillah, daughter, Heidi Herrera, son, Raoul B. Herrera and wife Victoria, daughter, Marisol Herrera and husband Jari Ahonen; grandchildren: Samantha, Raoul Jr., Neil, Stephen, and one...
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Anna Nita Brewer
September 27, 1926 - November 18, 2011
BREWER - Anna Nita Brewer, 85, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011. Anna Nita was born September 27, 1926, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Zora Bell and J. B. James. She married Willie Brewer on December, 8, 1942; they were married for 68 loving years. Anna Nita was preceded in death by her sister Mamie Hodges of Grand Junction, Colorado; sister...
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James "Jimmy" T. Grier, Jr.
November 15, 2011
James "Jimmy" T. Grier, Jr., age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He is survived by his children, Sheila M. Villegas, James D. Grier, Mary L. Davis (Kent), and Rodney T. Grier, all of Albuquerque; family friend, Terry; siblings, Mary Pat Byrd, Helen G. White, Cecelia G. Vikdal, Michael T. Grier, and Sharon L. Georgi-Ardourel; five grandchildren and five great...
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Mary Clara Paez
November 14, 2011
PAEZ - Mary Clara Paez, age 90, a precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 14, 2011. She is survived by her four children, Tom Paez and wife, Eileen, Ralph Paez and wife, Kathy, Anna Burak and husband, Mark, and Charles Paez and wife, Melinda; 14 beloved grandchildren; and four treasured great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph;...
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Muriel Vinzant Loughridge
November 11, 2011
LOUGHRIDGE - Muriel Vinzant Loughridge, 95, passed away Friday evening, November 11, 2011, from complications of pneumonia. She was born November 28, 1915 in Groesbeck, Texas to Bessie and William Alford Vinzant. She married James A. Loughridge on December 26, 1940. James Loughridge was with the US Army Corps of Engineers. They lived in Washington DC, Las Animas, CO, Santa Fe, NM and El Paso,...
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Helen Lillian Abousleman Torres
February 2, 1922 - November 11, 2011
Helen Lillian Abousleman Torres was born on February 2, 1922 to Margarita Maestas and George Abousleman in Flagstaff, Arizona. She lived most of her life in Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband Hilario (Lalo) J. Torres, parents Margarita and George Abousleman Sr., brothers George Abousleman Jr. and Albert Abousleman. She is survived by son Joe Torres and wife Orlinda;...
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John Wilmarth McCulley
November 10, 2011
McCULLEY - JOHN WILMARTH McCULLEY, LT. COL (Ret.), age 90, loving husband and father and a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Jean" McCulley of Albuquerque, NM; sons, John Michael (Karen) McCulley, Joseph Clark (Barbara) McCulley, and John Wilmarth (Carmen) McCulley Jr.; and grandson, John Wilmarth McCulley III. Mr. McCulley was...
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Delia V. Soria
November 10, 2011
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 45+ years, Anthony (Tony) Joseph Soria of Albuquerque, NM; loving son, Richard Valenzuela of Albuquerque; brothers, Pete Valenzuela Jr., Charlie Valenzuela, and Jerry Valenzuela, all of Alamogordo, and Henry Valenzuela of El Paso; sister, Lucy DuVall of Tucson; aunt, Gregoria "Golla"...
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Zane Elwood King
November 8, 2011
KING - Zane Elwood King, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He is survived by sons, Kash King and Kale (Nicole) King. Mr. King was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie King; father, O. B. King; mother, Ila (Masters) King; and brother, Larry King. He was a member of Masonic Hiram Lodge #13. He was a well respected businessman and friend and readily gave help and...
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Charlotte E. Norwood
November 7, 2011
NORWOOD - Charlotte E. Norwood, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 7, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Woellert of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Sandy Quigg and husband, Morris of Phoenixville, PA; brother, Raymond Wismer of Phoenixville, PA; step-daughter, Lorraine (Steve Neal) Woellert; and stepson, Donald Woellert Jr. Charlotte was preceded in death by her father,...
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